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February Updates from School Counseling
February School Counseling Bullhorn
February is a short month but a lot is happening! Seniors are making plans for their time after high school, juniors are preparing for standardized testing, sophomores are connecting with counselors to think about their possibilities after high school, and freshmen are continuing their transition and working on building a strong foundation for their high school years.
We want to start off the month by acknowledging that February 6-10 is National School Counseling Week. The theme of this year’s week is “School Counselors: Helping Students Dream Big.” Whatever you need to be successful at school – whether that’s learning how to stay motivated to complete your work, having positive relationships with your fellow students, advocating for yourself or overcoming barriers – we’re here for it. Sometimes achieving your dreams IS hard, but we’re here to help you not give up.
2023-2024 Course Requests
The 2023-24 Course of Study (COS) PDF version will soon be published to the BBA website under the Academics header in the Departments and Courses section. Once published, the freshmen (2026), sophomores (2025), and juniors (2024) will be notified so they can begin reviewing course options and planning for the upcoming school year. This release will provide them time to discuss offerings, course prerequisites, and graduation requirements with counselors, teachers, and parents before actually selecting courses.
Students will have time to review courses during their advisories and should watch their email for more information about selecting their courses. Please contact your student’s counselor if you have questions.
Junior Meetings
Speaking of course requests and planning for your future, it is this time of year that Juniors should be scheduling their very important Junior Meetings with their counselor. Use the links below to schedule an extended time to chat!
Senior Scholarship Reminder
The scholarships listed can be found on our website here. Due to the confidentiality of recommendations, students must complete the required Google forms to notify Mrs. Kohler of their application submission. See Mrs. Kohler with questions.
As a reminder, the VSAC Unified Scholarship Deadline is February 15.
Deadline Extended - Standardized Testing Payments
All students who have registered to take the SAT or ACT at BBA this Spring should bring in payment to Mrs. Kohler in School Counseling before by Friday, February 10. The cost of the SAT is $55 and the ACT is $60. Fee waivers are available for eligible students, so please see your counselor. Payment can be accepted in the form of cash or a check made out to BBA.
VSAC College and Career Pathways Event on February 7
On Tuesday, February 7, the school counseling department will be bringing registered students from grades 10 and 11 to VSAC’s College and Career Pathways event at Bennington College. Students will attend the event from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. and participate in three workshops of their choosing (including the option for a campus tour).
There is no cost to attend, and lunch is included. Workshop options include the following:
- Paying for Education After High School
- Scholarships: Free Money!
- The College Search: Finding the Right Fit
- Career Search: Finding the Right Fit
- Navigating the Admissions Process
- Non-Degree Pathways to a Great Career: Short-Term Training & Apprenticeships
- Managing Your $$$: Tips for Students
- Campus Tours
Parents and guardians are also invited to attend the free event for families on Saturday, March 18, with options to participate in-person at UVM or online via Zoom. All sessions will be recorded for future viewing.
You can find more information and additional college and career planning resources for families at vsac.org/ccp.
Summer Opportunities
2023 just started, but are you already thinking ahead to the summer? Be sure to bookmark our Summer Opportunities document if you are looking for unique educational and leadership opportunities to be a part of this summer.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND DEADLINES
Wednesday, February 1
8 - 8:55 a.m. Test Prep Class for registered students (Hunter Seminar Room)
Tuesday, February 7
VSAC College & Career Pathways Event for Registered Students (10th and 11th Grade)
Wednesday, February 8
8:15 - 9 a.m. Junior Class Meeting (Riley Center)
Wednesday, February 15
8 - 8:55 a.m. Test Prep Class for registered students (Hunter Seminar Room)
8:15 - 9 a.m. Ninth Grade Meeting (Riley Center)
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